Southeastern Oklahoma Football and Softball Underclassmen to Watch List – Presented by Sam Wampler’s Freedom Ford

Football

Jaylon Wortham – Ada

A sophomore with a lot of upside, both offensively and defensively. He is a strong kid with excellent speed and power  

Jax Watkins – Allen

Jax will undoubtedly be a contributor this year for the Mustangs. He has a great feel for the game and seems to be in a good position on every play. Couple that with his physical abilities, and one can see why Jax is someone to keep an eye on.  

Ezekiel Brooks – Atoka

Young tailback that has the ability to score any time he touches the ball .

DeJhaun Hall – Broken Bow

A freshman, DeJhaun could have an impact on Friday nights for Broken Bow. He is really fluid in everything he does, he also has big play ability when the ball gets in his hands.  

Damien Faber – Caddo

Damien is hard to miss, standing 6’6” and 315 pounds.  He moved in from Whitewright, Texas and will make an immediate impact. He has great feet for a young man of his size and is very flexible in his lower half. 

Tripp Jones – Coalgate

Tripp is an incoming freshman and is a great athlete. He already has great ball skills and runs good routes. He is going to play a big role for Coalgate this year.  

Dax Owens – Davis

Dax started five games at quarterback last season as a freshman. He did a great job of running the offense and taking care of the ball. He had almost 400 yards rushing and 500 yards passing with 11 total touchdowns.  

Kade Pratt – Idabel

As a freshman, Kade started six games at linebacker. He shattered two bones in his hand against Spiro and was lost for the season. He is big and physical and he has a tremendous nose for the ball.  

Blane Henry – Kingston

Blane started on both the offensive and defensive lines as a freshman last year. Has soft hands and has the ability to play tight end. He has tremendous upside.  

Cobey Williamson – Paoli

A freshman that should see significant playing time. Finished second at last year’s junior high state powerlifting.  

Elijah Olguin – Pauls Valley

He is a very talented lineman that started both ways as a freshman.  He will look to continue to be an impact player this season. 

Trentynn Shamblin – Quinton

Shamblin had a great offseason thanks to his great work habits. In his sophomore year, he will play at running back and linebacker this season.

Darius Henderson – Sasakwa

Darius is a terrific athlete and he is a threat to take the ball into the end zone every time he gets it. He is a playmaker whether he is playing defensive back or wide receiver. He is a versatile player that should have a good season.

Aiden Orr – Tishomingo

He is an athlete that has the ability to play everywhere on the field. He has developed strength and speed over the offseason. He will look to make a big improvement this season.

Auzy Trapp – Valliant

Very athletic, fast, and explosive. He has good hands and has the ability to make big plays. Does a great job in coverage and uses proper technique. Could become a big time player on both sides of the ball.  

Softball

Emma Sherrer – Durant

Emma is an incoming freshman who will look to make an impact during our season.  

Ambree House – McAlester

She is an impressive and talented athlete who brings both versatility and strength to the team. With the ability to play multiple positions effectively, she provides invaluable flexibility and depth to the lineup. Offensively, she is a powerful hitter, capable of driving the ball deep and consistently producing runs. 

Kimber Collins – Tishomingo

Kimber has great potential. She started last year and played well. She is a true utility player who can pitch, play infield, and outfield. Kimber hits well and we are expecting her to play a big role on this year’s team.